Name: The beach is undeniably beautiful, but swimming is not allowed due to safety concerns. However, if you have a surfboard, surfing is permitted and you can still enjoy the water. The temperature of the water is consistently cool, so a wetsuit is recommended. Over the years, the beach has become more popular and is now quite busy.
Item: Plage de Lostmarc'h
Rating: 10
Author: Emile Dubois

About Brest

Brest locality is located in Finistere France, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Brest

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Good for Relax

Plage de Lostmarc'h

Dunes de la Palue 0.8 km

Pleasant

6.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Large low tide

0.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage de Pentrez

Pentrez 0.2 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage de Kerhornou

Kerichen 0.5 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

Pet friendly

Beach of Porsguen

Teven Carn 0.6 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage de Portez

Kernaod 0.1 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Fine sand bottom

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage de Kersiguenou

Kernaveno 1.3 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Brest beaches

Beaches in small bays

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Brest are Trez Bihan Plage, Plage de Corn ar Gazel, Plage de Corsen.

Travelers with pets often face difficulties during their holidays, as there is often not enough information about pet-friendly beaches. The absence of special permission signs and the lack of up-to-date information on relevant resources are frequent problems. To solve this need, we are developing a special "Pet Friendly" filter and try to keep the information up to date. According to our records, there are about 6 approved pet-friendly beaches in Brest

Quitest and lonely beaches in Brest

Plage du Minou

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

France, Le Minou 0.2 km

Trez Bihan Plage

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

France, Kergariou 1.1 km

Plage de Corn ar Gazel

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Corn Ar Gazel 0.1 km

Plage de l'ile Vierge

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Gray pebble

France, Porzh An Dour 0.4 km

Plage de Pen Hat

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

France, Le Fort 0.8 km

Plage des Charettes

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

France, Ruscumunoc 0.4 km

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Sandy beaches in Brest

Plage du Perzel

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Bertheaume 0.2 km

Plage de Porsmilin

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Goarem 0.6 km

Plage de Corsen

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Porsmoguer 0.8 km

Plage de Veryac'h

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

France, Pen-Hir 0.4 km

Plage de Trez-Bellec

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand

France, Le Ped 0.1 km

Plage des Trois Moutons

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Blue pure water

France, Theven Cleguerien 1.7 km

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Wild and hidden beaches in Brest

Plage des Blancs Sablons

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom

France, Redoute 0.4 km

Plage de Ruscumunoc

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

France, Ty war Laez 0.9 km

Plage du Trez Hir

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Le Cleguer 0.2 km

Plage du Vougo

7.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Le Vougot 0.6 km

Plage de Tregana

7.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

France, Poulfos 0.2 km

Plage du Zorn

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

France, Zorn 0.1 km

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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Brest

Plage Sainte-Marguerite

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Blue pure water

France, Sainte-Marguerite 0.3 km

Plage de Porz Liogan

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

France, Teven Huela 0.1 km

Plage du Porzic

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

France, Kerigou 0.9 km

Plage du Moulin Blanc

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

France, Keraliou 2.6 km

Plage de Morgat

6.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

France, Morgat 0.1 km

Plage de l'Aber

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

France, Raguenes 1.5 km

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Brest, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

5 out of 42 beaches in Brest are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 21 beaches in Brest have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in Brest is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 9 such beaches, but this may vary depending on the season. If this is a concern for you, we recommend carefully checking the beaches of interest for this issue using our Boat filter.

Latest reviews on Brest's beaches

Plage de Lostmarc'h

10 Emile Dubois

The beach is undeniably beautiful, but swimming is not allowed due to safety concerns. However, if you have a surfboard, surfing is permitted and you can still enjoy the water. The temperature of the water is consistently cool, so a wetsuit is recommended. Over the years, the beach has become more popular and is now quite busy.

Plage de Pentrez

10 Lisette Beaumont

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Plage de Kerhornou

10 Ricardo Silva

The beach is truly impressive, it almost feels like we're not in Europe due to the coldness of the water.

Beach of Porsguen

8 Gideon Baret

This beach is a true representation of a typical Breton beach, with its stunning and captivating beauty that transforms between high and low tide.

Plage Du Gouerou

10 Kieran

This is a lovely small beach that is perfect for families and has convenient access.

Plage du Poul

10 Liré

The beach is stunning with crystal-clear water, but it's important to be cautious during high tide as there are only pebbles. However, accessing the beach can be a bit challenging for some as it requires a steep hike through the heather that takes around 10-15 minutes from the car park.

The warmest month during the year in this area is July, with the air temperature rising up to 21.4°C and the water temperature up to 18°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 9.8°C and the water temperature down to 11.2°C.